278 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307950765
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 26 March 2013
Description
Winner of the IMPAC Dublin Award, and widely considered Javier Mar as's masterpiece, A Heart So White is a breathtaking novel about family secrets that chronicles the relentless power of the past. Juan knows little of the interior life of his fath...
Community Reviews Summary of 540 reviews
Moods
mysterious 71%
dark 42%
challenging 40%
emotional 33%
tense 22%
sad 15%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 24%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 54% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, MurderModerate
Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism
278 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307950765
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 26 March 2013
Description
Winner of the IMPAC Dublin Award, and widely considered Javier Mar as's masterpiece, A Heart So White is a breathtaking novel about family secrets that chronicles the relentless power of the past. Juan knows little of the interior life of his fath...
Community Reviews Summary of 540 reviews
Moods
mysterious 71%
dark 42%
challenging 40%
emotional 33%
tense 22%
sad 15%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 24%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 54% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, MurderModerate
Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism